Finance built for professional practices, backed by expertise

Support growth, streamline cash flow, and plan for the future with tailored professions finance solutions.

 

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100+ years combined experience in professions finance
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Your professions finance challenges

Expert guidance and solutions tailored to support professional practices with their biggest finance challenges.

Cash flow pressures

Tax obligations and insurance renewals can place significant strain on cash flow, impacting financial stability.

Unpredictable revenue

Delayed payments disrupt cash flow, making it harder to plan ahead and manage daily operations.

Growing your practice

Planning for your firm’s growth often demands large capital outlays, reducing short-term financial flexibility.

Sectors we serve

Powering professional practices with tailored professions finance solutions and expert support.

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Legal

Support your law firm’s growth with tailored professions finance solutions designed for legal practices. Navigate cash flow pressures, bridge funding gaps, and invest with confidence, guided by a broker who understands the unique needs of the legal sector.
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Accountancy

From meeting tax obligations to realising your growth plans, our tailored finance solutions provide the stability to overcome cash flow challenges and grow your accountancy firm. Specialist support built around your needs.
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Barristers

Help your chambers manage cash flow, fund growth initiatives and stay competitive. With flexible solutions to spread the costs of pupillage stipends, aged debt, and more.
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Other sectors

Whether you’re looking to upgrade essential equipment, manage project-based income, or expand your team. No matter your professional practice, our funding solutions are tailored to fit your needs and unique cash flow cycles.
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Our partners

The Law Society Strategic Partner

Shire Professions Finance is proud to have been appointed as the only broker to be a strategic partner of the Law Society of England and Wales for business finance.

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be appointed as a Service Partner to the Bar Council of England and Wales.

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Shire Professions Finance are proud to be an official member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers.

What our clients have to say

We have proudly supported firms since 1990:

I am very pleased with the service I have received from Shire. My contact is with Bradley Bates who I find very pro-active, professional and friendly. His communication and response times are spot on and I trust him to do the best on our behalf.
Professional, yet friendly service. Excellent communication.
Been dealing with Mark P at Shire for some time now and he is excellent. Friendly, professional, proactive, speedy and ever-helpful. I have only positive feedback – long may it continue!
Great service
I dealt with Sieed Hassan at Shire and am happy to say he provided first class, completely professional guidance and support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Trusted customer
Gianni replied to my request immediately, kept me updated throughout and Shire were able to assist with the funding I needed.
Excellent service
I was most impressed with the swift and efficient arranging of the loan I needed.
A most impressive and seamless service
Friendly and professional. Ayesha is always quick to respond to our funding requirements and the service is first class. Would definitely recommend.
Trusted customer
Very efficient, friendly, and with excellent advice. Loan sorted in next to no time.
Brilliant service
Excellent service from start to finish. Kirsty was delightful to deal and processed my application in no time. All completely painless!
Smart and efficient
Amazing service. Hassle free and great advice and delivery.
Great service and advice
Excellent service and friendly with it.

Very helpful speedy and efficient.
Trusted Customer
Excellent service and turnaround of funds.
Excellent service
Excellent and very fast.
Excellent service
Excellent. Helpful, efficient and proactive.
Trusted Customer
Excellent, proactive and timely.
Excellent
We received an excellent service from Gianni our account manager, he was most patient, exceptionally helpful and understanding. Resolved any issues fast and without fuss. Delighted to recommend.
Exceptional service
Excellent service from Gianni.
Excellent service
Quick and friendly response
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Professions finance that moves your practice forward

Fast, flexible finance solutions to help your practice manage cash flow, fund growth, and stay competitive.

A strategic tool for growth

Upgrade systems, invest in infrastructure, or expand your practice, all without disrupting cash flow.
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Proactive cash flow management

Spread the cost of tax bills, insurance renewals, and seasonal expenses. Improve cash flow and retain capital for day-to-day operations.

Expert support, built around you

Access tailored finance solutions with 1:1 expert support from our team of professional sector experts.

3 steps to smarter professions finance

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Request a quote: Speak with a specialist advisor to discuss your financial requirements.

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Quick underwriting decisions: We review your application with our panel of funders to find a solution tailored to your needs.

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Fast pay-out service: Once approved, you can receive your funds in as little as 24-48 hours.

Latest insights

Explore the latest blogs and news from our team of professional practice finance experts.

Growth

Is law firm lock up holding back your growth strategy?

A busy law firm can appear profitable while still facing significant cash-flow pressures. Fee earners may be fully occupied and new instructions may be arriving, but if work remains unbilled…

Cash Flow

What the World Cup can teach us about better financial planning

The World Cup may be over, but it’s reminded us that success isn’t built over ninety minutes. By the time the referee blows the whistle, months of preparation have already…

Recruitment

Investing in future talent for law firm growth: are you prepared for the hidden costs?

Having enough fee earners to service clients, maintain utilisation levels and support growth is a challenge facing many law firms. While law undergraduate applications were up 10% YoY in 2025,…

FAQs

Will my account manager understand my specific needs?

Yes, we invest in keeping our staff educated in sector knowledge and get them to regularly attend events, so they truly understand our clients. We are also the only broker to be affiliated with the Law Society.

What types of financing solutions are available?

Our finance solutions can be used in a variety of ways; to help professional practices manage cash flow, as well as larger projects, such as acquisitions or office refurbishments. All at a fixed cost and preferential rates.

How long is the approval process?

We work closely with our panel of specialist funders, and will aim to provide you with a decision within 24 hours.

How are you different from a bank?

We’re an independent company built for professional practices. Our goal is to provide straightforward access to finance where and when your practice needs it.

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The Shire Professions
Finance Story

Since 2010, Shire Professions Finance has been the trusted finance partner to professional practices across the UK, with tailored solutions to support growth and manage cash flow.

Now backed by strategic partners, we continue our mission to make finance a positive tool, not a panic button, for our clients.

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Preferential rates
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Dedicated 1-2-1 support
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Backed by accredited partners
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100+ years combined experience in professions finance
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Dedicated 1-2-1 support
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Backed by accredited partners
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100+ years combined experience in professions finance

Finance that
fits your firm.

Whether you want to grow, ease cash flow, or invest in your practice, our team of professional sector experts can help find the right finance solution.